Bookvolume editors, Eamonn M.M. Quigley, Michio Hongo, Shin Fukudo.
Summary: "The clinical problems and dilemmas which the busy clinician encounters on a daily basis are the main focus of this publication. Emphasizing a clinical rather than a pathophysiological approach to problems, it facilitates access and helps the practicing clinician to develop an effective and efficient diagnostic and therapeutic strategy. Nevertheless, clinically important aspects of pathophysiology are also dealt with in detail when called for. A variety of scenarios that are especially relevant to modern medical practice, such as the intensive care unit, are taken into account. A group of internationally renowned experts guides the reader through the broad variety of diagnostic options available to assist in the assessment of symptoms originating anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, from the esophagus to the anus, and, in each instance, every effort is made to critically appraise the technology discussed. Moreover, general overviews of broadly relevant therapeutic approaches are also provided. Pediatric and adult gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal surgeons and hospitalists will find this publication to be a valuable help in their daily practice"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Oropharyngeal dysphagia and swallowing dysfunction / Sifrim, D.; Vilardell, N.; Clavé, P.
Nonobstructive dysphagia / Hongo, M.; Shoji, T.; Endo, Y.
Gastroparesis / Parkman, H.P.
The role of gastric sensorineural dysfunction in functional dyspepsia / Tack, J.
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction : a neuropathological approach / De Giorgio, R.; Boschetti, E.; Bianco, F.; Cogliandro, R.F.; Volta, U.; Caio, G.; Corinaldesi, R.; Stanghellini, V.
Small intestinal dysmotility, its role in irritable bowel syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth : assessment and management / Quigley, E.M.M.
When and how should we study colonic motility? / Fukudo, S.; Machida, T.; Endo, Y.; Shoji, T.; Kano, M.; Kanazawa, M.
Difficult defecation : what really helps to assess dysfunction and guide therapy / Corazziari, E.S.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders : the mind-body dimension / Van Oudenhove, L.
The role of psychosocial factors in functional gastrointestinal disorders / Lackner, J.M.
The pharmacology of the gut-brain axis : prospects for future therapeutic progress? / Gabbard, S.; Lacy, B.E.
Specific clinical contexts. Pt. 1: the intensive care unit / Quigley, E.M.M.
Specific clinical contexts. Pt. 2: the patient with neurological disease / Choi, M.-G.
Specific clinical contexts. Pt. 3: the child with neurodevelopmental delay / Carvalho, R.; Di Lorenzo, C.
Specific clinical contexts. Pt. 4: the postoperative patient / Bassotti, G.; Villanacci, V.; Battaglia, E.; Maurer, C.A.